Nonprofit · EIN 27-2523178
PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68527
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $136,424 | $59,812 | $76,612 | $1,118,618 | $1,566 | $1,117,052 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $126,575 | $69,227 | $57,348 | $1,042,060 | $1,620 | $1,040,440 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $142,091 | $48,197 | $93,894 | $984,636 | $1,544 | $983,092 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,567
- Program service revenue
- $3,595
- Investment income
- $22,487
- Net rental income
- $1,250
- Other revenue
- $69,775
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $6,465
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,751
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,950
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,625
- Accounting fees
- $1,084
- Depreciation
- $596
- Program services (functional)
- $6,644
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,168
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,042,060
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,118,618
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,566
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,117,052
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,111
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,094,503
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,117,052
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,250
- Gross receipts
- $136,424
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Kohles | PPP Manager Key employee | 15 | $21,306 |
| Naomi Kohles | President/Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ned Stringham | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jill Aurand | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Scott | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kent Miller | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Remmenga | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jonathan Emeigh | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Kohles | PPP Manager Key employee | 15 | $21,732 |
| Naomi Kohles | President/Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ned Stringham | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jill Aurand | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Scott | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kent Miller | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Remmenga | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Kohles | PPP Manager Key employee | 15 | $21,876 |
| Naomi Kohles | President/Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ned Stringham | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Scott | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kent Miller | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RodRick Ekwall | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Davenport | Trustee/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3100 N 112TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68527-9784
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 3100 N 112th St, Lincoln NE 685279784
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sue Kohles, 437 N 12th Road, Palmyra, NE 68418
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Mike Hillis, 3001 S 20th, Lincoln NE 68502
- Signed the 990
- Jill Aurand, Treasurer
- Phone
- (402) 525-7653
- Website
- www.prairiepines.org
- Return prepared by
- JOANN K HENKE CPA
Mission
Provide leadership to develop Prairie Pines as a site of natural resource conservation for education, research and recreation for all.
Program accomplishments
- The Prairie Pines Partners (PPP) continued to increase free open to the public days at the Prairie Pines Natural Preserve (PPNP). It is now open to the public three days weekly, year around from 9 AM - 5 PM. There were nine nature-based educational events and a fundraising run/walk. The grounds and Visitor Center are also utilized on other days for occasional, scheduled community meetings and use including the Meadowlark Music Festival. In addition, we continue to involve K-12 and collegiate academic programs and others on the site. Our three main areas of expense are for programming/education, public access/property management and administration/salary.Expenses $6,465 · revenue $3,595
- Prairie Pines Partners continues to focus on their mission, that of Prairie Pines Nature Preserve (PPNP) and the donors wishes. These encompass wildlife habitat, natural resource conservation, environmental education, contact with nature and public access. PPNP has been jointly managed by Prairie Pines Partners and Wachiska Audubon (owners) since 2024. Management by two like-minded nonprofits brings new potential and responsibility. We continue to collaborate with other educational institutions and organizations including Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska Game & Parks, Conservation Nebraska Community Crops and Wachiska Audubon.Expenses $179
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2523178
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,118,618
- Income (IRS master file)
- $136,424
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $136,424 | $59,812 | $1,118,618 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $126,575 | $69,227 | $1,042,060 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $142,091 | $48,197 | $984,636 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $43,567 | $228,191 | $890,352 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Mike Hillis | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2523178).
Questions about PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD
- What is the EIN of PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD is 27-2523178.
- Is PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sue Kohles.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,306 (Sue Kohles, PPP Manager).
- How much revenue does PRAIRIE PINES PALS LTD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $136,424, expenses of $59,812 and total assets of $1,118,618 at year end.
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